The evening world., 1887-12-03

part Of next week, and many theatre parties
have sent in applications. A number OF
changes have been made in the production
30 that it now runs smoothly, and closes at
10.45. The introduction of the comedy part
of Martin Brown, by Gillette, seems to be
looked upon as q happy idea. 1t Is said that
the manuscript and models Of this produc-
ton of 'She" will be sent to London,
where there is some talk Of giving the drama
tization at the Olympic Theatre.
We are shortly to be favored by the advent
of o lady who will probably appeal to the
gullibility Of the duke-loving, lord adoring
anglomaniacs in this city for recognition OF
the ground that she has q pedigree. Mrs.
E. V. Churchill -Jodrell is to visit America
under Harry Sargent's management with
medium. Now, if any one in q rash moment
feels inclined to declare that he has never
heard of Mrs. Churchill Jodrell let him be:
ware lest, he err grievously. Mrs. Jodrell
Churchill and the Duke of Marlborough.
Here is what al English authority says of
her;
The lady's ancestry dates back to the days Of
R Till1sm the tss srs Sq Risaop Of Nor NJ wnGs' ct tTain 10 Bi Ena9
land. The earliest ancestor of the family name
who appears In history was Peter Jodrell,. who
1896. Mrs. Jodrell's grandfather, Sir Richard Paul
Jodrell, the second baronet, was Lord Lieutenant
Of Norfolk, and her grandmother was q daughter
ward Repps JoareiI. Naturally, with so many dis
helress 10 great estates; the Jodreii entail being in
the female line-a quite exceptional circumstance.
Goodness gracious! and, likewise, gracious
goodness!
Miss Rose Coghlan' is q restless spirit. She
is now reported to be arranging for O starring
season, commencing at Presidential election
period. Miss Coghlan, 1t will be remem-
bered, starred q year ago, but was tempted
to Wallack's by an offer OF $500 q week, 1t Is
said-for the benefit of those who love fg-
ures. Her starring season was attended with
considerable success, which. although not
quite financial satisfactory, gave promise Of
good results in the near future. Miss Cogh-
Ian wants to appear in a play, written by, her
new ambition each week, and is never salts
fed. She has made a great hit as Stephanie
de Mohrivart in "Forget-Me-Not.":
No people on the face of this earth get
"swelled heads" 80 quickly as actors. Here
is an instance. 1t was thought that the char
acter of the spy in " Held by the Enemy ~
would prove extremely, popular in the
the other night, the young man
who played the part was carried
through the streets. after the performance.
He was SO elated by this expression of admit
ration that he wrote to New York asking for
o raise in his salary, with the terrible
threat that unless he got it he would leave
the company. He has left the company, and
q substitute was sent from here Thursday
night.
When the new French and Sanger Theatre
is opened, an event which it is thought will
take place in February, :" La Tosca," Sar-
dou's latest play, will be produced, with Miss
Fanny Davenport as the heroine. Mr.. Price,
Miss Davenport's managerial husband. is now
on his way to Paris to see the play there and
make final arrangements. Following IL
Tosca," The Bells of Haslemere " will be
produced at the new theatre.
"A run of Luck" will be given at Niblo's
ut q Christmas matinee, Monday, Dec. 26. In
this drama there will be q racing scene with
real thoroughbreds, real horses, an English
hunting scene with pack of real hounds. The
drama has just been given in Boston, but was
not conspiGuously successful there.